Switch OLED teardown V1/V2

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Just in case anyone wants to see the status led of the modchip: cut and strip a small piece of an optical cable and redirect the light from the led.
 

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So, what about that bespoken DAT0 issue with HWFLY Core chips and the OLED. Is is true? I mean, do we need to disconnect DAT0 every time (or eventually) when booting the console?
Can anyone confirm or deny it? Is is an "urban legend"? LOL


I'm asking because my Lite stash is done and I've some Core laying around here and I still have 2 OLEDs to do. :)

Also, I've seen someone posting how we should install Core.
Does anyone have this pic at hand?

Thanks!
At my place, lots of seller/modder use core/clone core for their modding oled service. It ran without any issue.

I say the person told us about dat0 connect issue with clone core, is bad luck. Maybe his clone was on bad batch production. Maybe his was v1 v2, not v3, even bad v3, the odd like 1%, I don't know.
 
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At my place, lots of seller/modder use core/clone core for their modding oled service. It ran without any issue.

I say the person told us about dat0 connect issue with clone core, is bad luck. Maybe his clone was on bad batch production. Maybe his was v1 v2, not v3, even bad v3, the odd like 1%, I don't know.
How does the core mod chip fit in the OLED, is there room to close the metal back panel?
 

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At my place, lots of seller/modder use core/clone core for their modding oled service. It ran without any issue.

I say the person told us about dat0 connect issue with clone core, is bad luck. Maybe his clone was on bad batch production. Maybe his was v1 v2, not v3, even bad v3, the odd like 1%, I don't know.
yes like I told earlier I also use hwfly and as long as I exprienced it boots faster and also never failed
 

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I was considering cutting the Core "excess". Like so:
View attachment 287134

What do you guys think?
Of course the chip would be ruined, but at least I think it'd fit better.
Cores are almost same size if not smaller footprint. Im sure you can fit either in there nice and snuggly. No need to cut the chip honestly. In fact cut the alumi heat plate to acommadate the Core.
 
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Cores are almost same size if not smaller footprint. Im sure you can fit either in there nice and snuggly. No need to cut the chip honestly. In fact cut the alumi heat plate to acommadate the Core.
Right!
At least, if your OLED dies, god forbid :) or if, for whatever reason you need to removed the chip to use in a V1 or V2, you'd still have a working one.

Someone posted this picture here in this thread some pages ago (I don't remember).
SX Core in OLED Switch_Position.jpg

I'll try fitting the Cores like so.
 

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Right!
At least, if your OLED dies, god forbid :) or if, for whatever reason you need to removed the chip to use in a V1 or V2, you'd still have a working one.

Someone posted this picture here in this thread some pages ago (I don't remember).
View attachment 287136

I'll try fitting the Cores like so.
I have an SX core laying around and was thinking it would be better to use that and be able to flash/upgrade Spacecraft. If you do try this, let us know your results. I am interested
 
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I finally did it guys...couldn't have done it with the help of @sthetix on Twitter. His diagrams and videos were great. I don't have the tools to properly reflow the eMMC so I bought the DAT0 adapter off PCBWay. Originally got the SX Core and realized it was too big, possible, but was too much of a headache...so I threw that SX Core in my original V1 Switch just for fun. Picked up a HWFLY Lite for this. Fits beautfully. Got the red light on boot many times, had to completely disassemble and check all points with a mulitimeter and reflow/rewire a few points. Definitely the most difficult, time consuming, and expensive mod I've ever done, but it was worth it...fun, educational, and hella stressful :D

Edit: If anyone in Canada needs the DAT0 adapter (only shipping within Canada, pay me via Paypal) then PM me. ;)
 

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I finally did it guys...couldn't have done it with the help of @sthetix on Twitter. His diagrams and videos were great. I don't have the tools to properly reflow the eMMC so I bought the DAT0 adapter off PCBWay. Originally got the SX Core and realized it was too big, possible, but was too much of a headache...so I threw that SX Core in my original V1 Switch just for fun. Picked up a HWFLY Lite for this. Fits beautfully. Got the red light on boot many times, had to completely disassemble and check all points with a mulitimeter and reflow/rewire a few points. Definitely the most difficult, time consuming, and expensive mod I've ever done, but it was worth it...fun, educational, and hella stressful :D

Edit: If anyone in Canada needs the DAT0 adapter (only shipping within Canada, pay me via Paypal) then PM me. ;)
wow nice

Did you use a microscope?
Do you have much expereience with soldering/micro soldering before?
How hard was it to do the micro soldering?

I have soldering a few things here and there, no real experience with micro solder though.
 

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wow nice

Did you use a microscope?
Do you have much expereience with soldering/micro soldering before?
How hard was it to do the micro soldering?

I have soldering a few things here and there, no real experience with micro solder though.

No microscope. Not much soldering experience, last time I solder this much was a PS2 modchip, lol...feels like 20 years ago. Huge wires and giant solder points.

I have good eyes and a steady hand. I bought a SMT soldering learning kit to learn microsoldeing. Was about $25, sooo worth it.

I just used my eyes to quicky tap each solder point after tinning and fluxing both ends to be soldered. I inspected with a small magnifying glass with LED. For points A and D cpu connector cable I used a head visor, pic attached.
 

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Where did you get it from? And without reballing it, how is the alignment wire attaching to the point under the Emmc? Just direct pressure?

Hi Grubgrub

I have some spare parts DAT0 left:). Please PM me if any interest.

fair price per pice + registeres international Mail (= 5,50 Euro)

1-4 = 15 Euro per piece
5-10 = 12 Euro per piece
10 - = 10 Euro per piece


Gregor is selling some Dat0 eMMC adaptors (I bought mine from him)
Also noticed them selling on Aliexpress as well now
 

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Gregor is selling some Dat0 eMMC adaptors (I bought mine from him)
Also noticed them selling on Aliexpress as well now
I’ve been searching for days on AliExpress and could never find them.

Would you mind posting the url? Or maybe the search keywords?

Thanks!!
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Edit: I found it! They even have a newer version which is allegedly better!

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMnvO2S
 
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